This QTT hails from last fall’s One Room Challenge, but it is so earth shattering that it really needs it’s own post.
Are you holding on to your hat? Ready?
The trick of how to paint your baseboards or door trim in a carpeted room –
use packing tape.
It has more tack than painter’s tape, but won’t leave residue behind, and won’t give you the dreaded bleed-through.
Press the packing tape right up to the edge of the trim, push down the carpet and packing tape with a spackle or putty knife, and go to town painting.
That’s it!! Easy peasy and no paint on your carpet!
I hope this rocked your world.
Happy Tuesday lovebugs.
xoLisa
Jenny says
Had I seen this post in my old house, with oodles of wood trim, it totally would have rocked my world! That was one reason I never tackled it – the carpet! Who knew? Great tip!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
i've always used a putty knife to paint trim- but the really wide like 10" kind, and never with tape- great tip! and WHOA exciting photo. 😉
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
I'm with Cassie, always used a putty knife, but there are always some stray fibers that get stuck to the trim. Great tip!
pam {simple details} says
I'm thankful for hardwood floors today! Happy Tuesday to you too, cute friend!
Jane Bernard says
Thats a great tip, I'll remember that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Vel Criste says
Great tip Lisa! I would need that when I paint our nursery! 🙂
Tiffany says
So simple! The best kind of tip:)
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
I'm with Tiffany – simple tips are the best and this is one I will definitely use!!
Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture says
Love this tip! So easy but definitely a step I've always missed in the past. Thanks for sharing!
Xx- Julie
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[email protected] happy says
That photo drew me in! 🙂 Simple tips are the best!
Melanie Robinson says
Great tip, Lisa! I will definitely try this and pin it 🙂 Now I'm intrigued with the dark gray door and trim…where is that in your home? Beautiful!